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SR05 FGK

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 FGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 145,011 miles

all welding undersealed up

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 139,608 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends both sides ()

slight fluctuation on brakes rear

Fail 17 Oct 2017 136,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends both sides ()

slight fluctuation on brakes rear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close perished (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 133,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 133,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 126,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 252,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 252,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 185,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 137,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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SR05 FGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SR05 FGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SR05 FGK is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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